The Shadow
Willie Henry Leverette, known to many as, “Willycat and Jose,” 87, of Covington, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father Tuesday, June 18, 2019 at LewisGale Medical Center in Salem.
Mr. Leverette was born in Greenville, S.C., a son of the late Charlie and Lois Leverette.
In addition to his parents, he preceded in death by his wife, Doris Roman Leverette; one brother, Charlie Leverette Jr.; and three sisters, Ruth Bristow, Marie Moore and Mary Black.
He was a graduate from Dunbar High School in Lexington, N.C., where we was member of the glee club and football team.
He was musically talented and received a musical scholarship for voice.
With life-long physical impairments, it never let that define him.
He was a devoted husband and had a passionate love for his family.
He was a retired bellman at The Homestead for many years.
As a man of strong faith, Mr. Leverette was a member of Pine Street Baptist Church serving the Lord in singing in the church choir.
Surviving are his daughter, Jean Roman of Lexington, N.C.; two sons, Horace Roman (Wanda) of Lexington, N.C. and Donald Roman of Lewisburg, W.Va.; two sisters, Olivia Stringer of San Diego, Calif. and Fleda Ann Kirby (Robert) of Charlotte, N.C.; two brothers, Joe Leverette of Newark, N.J. and Gordon Donovan of Richmond; four grandchildren, Nikita Vinson of Lexington, N.C., Robert “Dusty” Roman of Charleston, W.Va., Corey Roman of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Alvin Roman and fiancée Keisha Jordan of Covington; ten great-grandchildren; two great-greatgrandchildren; and blessed with many nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the caregivers and medical staff with LewisGale Alleghany and Salem Hospitals and Bath County Community Hospital.
Also, a special thanks to the Pine Street Baptist Church family for their compassion and support.
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 25, at 1 p.m. at Pine Street Baptist Church with the Rev. Thomas Harper officiating.
The family will receive their friends at 12 noon at Pine Street Baptist Church.
Arrangements are being handled by Loving Funeral Home; www.lovingfuneralhome1913.com.
